высокоме́рие — meaning in English
vysokomeriye
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English meaning
- arrogance noun An excessive sense of one's own importance, often shown through disrespect for others.
- haughtiness noun The state or property of being haughty; arrogance, snobbery.
- hubris noun Excessive pride or self-confidence, especially the kind that leads to a downfall.
- insolence noun Rude, disrespectful, or arrogant behavior, especially toward someone owed respect.
- presumption noun Something accepted as probably true without direct proof, or the act of assuming it.
- pride noun A feeling of deep satisfaction or pleasure from one's own achievements, or those of someone close to you.
Senses
высокоме́рие is used for these senses in English:
- arrogance The state of being arrogant; a type of extreme or foolish pride in which someone feels much superior to another.
- haughtiness The state or property of being haughty; arrogance, snobbery.
- hubris Excessive pride, presumption, or arrogance (originally toward the gods).
- insolence Contemptible, ill-mannered conduct; insulting: arrogant, bold behaviour or attitude.
- presumption (dated) Arrogant behaviour; the act of venturing beyond due bounds of reverence or respect.
- pride An unreasonable overestimation of one's own superiority in terms of talents, or looks, wealth, importance, etc., which comes across as being haughty, lofty, and often showing contempt of others; exaggerated self-worth.
- pride Proud or disdainful behavior or treatment that reflects such an attitude (of haughtiness); arrogance.